Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Cancelling Saturday Night Live

Donald Trump signed an Executive Order today canceling the long running hit television show Saturday Night Live. (AP Photo / Dennis System)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Today President Donald Trump made what could very well prove to be the most controversial move of his presidency by signing Executive Order 14838, which cancels the television show Saturday Night Live, or SNL. Under the new order, it is now illegal for any private or federally funded agency to air or show footage of the popular television show in any format. Any company or individual who violates this order can now face fines of up to $250,000 and five years in federal prison.

During the press conference, Trump explained that his decision was based on a personal belief that the show is “divisive” and “contrary to America’s deepest held values.”

“Saturday Night Live is the definition of fake news and that is why it is now gone forever,” Trump told reporters. “It mocks the very beliefs that keep this great country running smoothly. I’ve never found the show to be humorous and I don’t know how it stayed on the air as long as it did, but I made sure to put an end to that today. I know some actions that I take are questioned by those who don’t want or understand freedom; these are people who hate America, but I know my true supporters are with me on this decision to cancel SNL, just like all my other brilliant ideas.”

Trump’s signing of Executive Order 14838 comes after more than two seasons of Saturday Night Live attacking the current President.

“In all my years of watching SNL, they’ve always mocked the current President in some way or another, but with Trump it’s a totally different ball game; they are actually trying to get him impeached and take down his administration piece by piece,” Paul Horner, a senior political analyst for Fox News said. “I can see why he would want the show cancelled; but just a reminder to all those people out there trying to get Trump impeached, if you do, then you have Vice President Mike Pence to deal with, and he’s just the same as Trump, but business as usual in Washington – think about it.”

Lorne Michaels, who created Saturday Night Live, which premiered on NBC in 1975, told reporters he was concerned if the show had gone too far in mocking Trump.

“Ever since Donald Trump became a blip on the political scene, SNL has done its best to make the public aware of the evils that this man is and what he stands for. I think it’s important that the general public sees how ridiculous it is that this man is actually President of the United States. Of course we are worried with the signing of this Executive Order, we’re all currently wondering if SNL will still air or not, if we still have jobs, but I will say with complete certainty that we won’t go down without a fight.”

“He’s just mad that I’ve slept with all the women that he [Trump] couldn’t pay enough money to have sex with. Bottom line is, Trump hates watching SNL so much but his huge ego won’t let him turn it off; so I guess the signing of this Executive Order is his only recourse.”

Tom Downey, a professor of political science at the University of Arizona, says that he finds the entire situation very troubling.

“Clearly, you have a man in Donald Trump who is dangerously incompetent and is a clear threat to everything this country stands for. His rhetoric on everything from immigration to the first amendment is terrifying, but I’m even more worried about what he’s doing from a freedom of speech perspective. Donald Trump may be vile, but even his demons like SNL are protected by the first amendment. I think that by canceling this show, SNL will become a symbol that we can all stand around and salute as a tribute to what freedom really is.”

Sarah Bradley, a spokeswoman for Sock It Forward, a group that provides the homeless and those less fortunate with brand new socks, spoke to CNN about the cancellation.

“This is typical Trump, in his gold house, private jet, destroying the environment, typing in all caps on Twitter, deporting anyone who his rich buddies see as an eye sore, with his ignorant, hate-filled moron supporters cheering him on. If people don’t see the mockery he’s making of this country and the world, then ‘wow’ is all I have say about that.”

“Saturday Night Live got me through some pretty tough times, I really liked that show, and now Donald Trump is taking that away from me. These are sad, sad days my friends. I need to go for a bike ride or something.”

“This is a great first step in the war against masturbation in this great Christian nation of ours. From day one, Saturday Night Live has promoted self rape and other types of sinful behavior that Jesus would never approve of. Way to go Donald Trump, you are legendary! Praise!”

As of now, NBC does not have SNL scheduled for next Saturday. The FCC has yet to release a statement about the canceling of the show and instead setup a hotline for those wishing to voice any concerns or comments over the impending cancellation of Saturday Night Live. That hotline’s phone number is (785) 273-0329.

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Donald Snyder you know he can’t do that anyway. It’s called freedom of speach ever hear of it stupid? We don’t tell you to take off your dumb ass 700 shit club because it’s against our religion. So shut up if you don’t like it don’t watch it.

just because you live believe a lie and hate America LEAVE YOU DIMWITT.you Iq gets to double digits speak otherwise idiots like you make the kids of our future unsuccessful by brainwashing them with lies and insults you are free to leave America anytime .I am a true patriot who believes this president stands for Americans . Hillary stole the democrat nominee killed people sold secret in a criminal and i bet you worship her. go sleep with bill you can get free aids to Liberals don’t believe intollerence or America. May the illegals you probaly support make you asttat that you deserve

Jesus Christ! Was that English? Like, I could barely understand any of that dribble. Wait….is that you Donald? LOL Now, you know what we told you about getting on the internet little guy! Now, get off the internet and go do something productive. I hear there are plenty of pussies to grab in the East Room! 😉 #smellthealternativehumor

And you need to decide: I feel I constantly read how the Left has taken over Academia, and how science can’t be trusted because of Leftist ideologies taking over our campuses, but now all Liberals are publicly educated idiots?

C’mon, now. Choose a side, here. If the Left hasn’t taken over college campuses and Academia in general, then it sounds like the Right needs to start addressing climate change. Right? But if not, then the Left makes up a large part of Academia (which is true; both actually and classically.

There are many far Right student groups that exist *only* to “fight” perceived “bias” against Conservative ideology. In fact, just recently a study sought to discover why Conservative students, who are often in the minority on college campuses, felt bias in the classroom (it turns out it has a lot to do with how we deal with information that changes our worldview, and how open we are to it).

And then, in another stereotype, you have the “Liberal Eites”. What the hell, William!? Choose a side? Because you can’t mean “Liberal Elites that put their kids in public school”, can you?

And the public schools house kids from parents from both sides; we all know this.

In short, William, connecting “public education” to Liberals is super weird, man. As is this new trend of people on the Right trying to coopt intelligence all of a sudden.

You can’t accuse people of having double digit IQs, or beinig “public school educated” when you’re part of a party that doesn’t even believe in science when it comes to “race”, sociology, anthropology, history, or the environment.

Charles, for someone with such a high IQ, you have some SERIOUS problems with your grammar. Please stop believing everything you read in The Enquirer and see on Fox “news.” …and for God’s sake, DON’T BREED!!!

Actually we are a Christian nation so shut your mouth-Donald Trump is a stand up American where you libtards are nothing but total idiots that don’t know what being a Christian is all about! He believes in God not Allah so if you don’t like it here move!!!

A Christian wouldn’t have policy against the poor, displaced, children, disabled, veterans, and elderly…a Christian wouldn’t celebrate a Healthcare plan that restricts the populations access to medical treatment of any kind…a Christian wouldn’t throw Jesus out of the temple and elevate the money lenders above him…in short he is the antithesis of a Christian…

But I’m a jew..am I allowed here? Is it not my country too? Reading these comments is embarrassing for all. You all should find better ways to spend your time rather than arguing about stupid shit with people you don’t even know. I am always amazed at the “courage” people display behind a key board, would you really talk to someone like this in person? Our country is built on different points of view, can we not to be somewhat civil about it? Man I’m embarrassed by everything our country has become.

He believes in Donald Trump and that’s all! Mary, the garbage you spew from your mouth is a fine example of your Christian faith. Trump played the “Christian” card for the votes. Every day he displays his true self and it’s a far cry from being Christ-like!

Mary, you know what God really hates? You saying “libtard” and making fun of his children who have developmental issues. THAT is what God hates, Mary. So go sell your brand of “christianity” somewhere else.

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Have you ever read the constitution?….Probably not. Do you know how many times God is mentioned in the constitution?….Probably not, it’s zero times. Trump is as much a Christian as Putin. There is a good reason the separation of church and state exists as the founding fathers intended, so as to prevent a circus clown (although a very good circus clown) from baiting the intellectual apathy of all who voted for him and influence his feeble minded electorate with fear based ‘religious’ ideologies, for which Christ himself fought against. You not only are ignorant to the history of our nation as is Trump, but you are no Christian….But I am sure you are unaware of this.

No this is not a Christian nation, the founding fathers make sure that it wouldn’t be hence why they drew that line between church and state. You might want to go back and, I don’t know, read the Constitution, bill of rights, Declaration of Independence, a book about anything maybe?

Donald Snyder, is your mind that weak and feeble that you can’t click the clicker and change the channel. WHAT Christian nation……don’t feed the hungry….don’t comfort the sick…don’t respect your elders…don’t keep holy the lords day. Let’s make it simple, the basic 10 this country has easily eluded following. It’s people like you who spout this hypocrite language and embrace the devil.

Freedom of speech Donald. If you and the Orange pile of shit that slithers around the White House can’t handle it don’t watch. Any Christian who supported this idiot for president really needs to look inside yourself and ask would Christ want me to support this person. If you’ve every read the Bible as it speaks of Jesus’ 33 years on earth and want to follow him there is no way Christ would ever want his followers to support such an awful person for any leadership role Wake Up

Christian nation?? Do you have any idea how many Jews have been citizens of the USA for generations? Do you know what “separation of church and state means?” It might help your cause if a few more “christians” acted like one. Christians in name-only…..we have many of them….evil people.

Dictator Trump does not have the right to do this. Freedom of Speech should mean more than his thin skin.
You Christian’s are the most judgmental people around. Keep to your own family and friends. You are not good people.

That is correct. However it does not prevent our country being based on Christian morality, and culture, which it has since it was founded. The 1st Amendment also does not forbid the “free practice thereof” of religion. You can read up on how the 1st act of congress was to print Bibles for the Indians (or as you would call them, the native Americans.)

The first amendment was added to the constitution to prevent a state religion, i.e. like what the pilgrims escaped from (The Church of England.) The US during it’s founding, was composed of many Christian denominations, not one. In addition, there was about 1 to 2 percent of the population which was not part of one of the Christian denominations.

So the good news is it was not a Christian nation, it was only 98% Christian, and the false religions are also free to practice in this country unless it infringes on the rights of others.

Donald, Christian values? Shoving your bible-thumping crap down other people’s throats does not make you a good Christian, it makes you a BULLY, just like your Satan-in-Chief, trump!You don’t like a show on tv, DON’T WATCH IT! But don’t tell ME I can’t watch it!Who the hell do you think you are??

Applaud all you want but this show won’t get cancelled – freedom of speech is a “Yuge” deal in this country. If you don’t want to watch it DON’T but a stupid executive order from idiot trump isn’t going to make it go away.

Apparently you’re under the illusion the United States is a christian nation. That is totally wrong. We are a secular nation by design of the founding fathers. Check out Article 11 of the Treaty of Tripoli for an explanation of this by our third President. You’re welcome for the history lesson.

I Appalaud Trump! It should be the beginning of banning all perverted unmoral entertainment! Movies now day nothing but perversion and violence! It is time for censorship in order to protect the morals of the future generations! Movies are actually trash now without moral values. Love stories are soft porn! It s time to bring back beauty to this nation! YES SNL WENT TO FAR!!!!! It was not like this when started! It become with time and the new wave a trash! Not funny at all!

Bonnie Schaan, what of being a traitor to your own country. Is SNL wrong for helping point out the ludicrous actions of this man-child? He is WRONG. He can write an executive order to get a TV show off TV but can’t write an executive order to get clean water in Michigan. PPPPLLLLLEEEEEEEAAASSSSSEEEEE!!!

So for 25 years your ignorant butt didn’t buy yourself another TV because the one you have only has one channel? Don’t see your name on the US billionaire or millionaire list so let me quick scan the ‘dumbest people on earth list’ and there you are.

Then don’t watch the damn show Donald. We still have freedom of speech….at least for a little while longer any way. Our dear leader…..HAHAHAHAHA!!!! 45 is a racist, sexist, evil, corrupt piece of human garbage who is leading our one party government FASCIST REGIME. FUCK 45 and all his cronies……

trump is an illegitimate President ! He is a traitor to our Country, the right can set on their right wing brand of anti-Christian a$$’s and watch our country go down to Russia ! But the rest of us have a duty to stand up for our country I swore to protect my country from enemies foreign and domestic and i will to my dying breath !! Hang all these Traitors and their Co-Conspirators !

Glad to see SNL go! Didn’t like them anyway. Now Mr President get rid of The View! They are just like SNL. Ever since you were campaigning, (they, l won’t even call them women) mock, ridicule, make fun of and say bull crap they hear from CNN. More Fake News. You can’t be on their show unless you think like them, talk their talk and talk bull about our PRESIDENT. If they do have someone on who says something decent about our President they talk over them hoping people didn’t hear them. They are a bunch of cackling hens who talk over themselves and you don’t know what they say. It doesn’t matter, because they arent worth listening to anyway. Joy is just a big mouth who makes fun of him and she doesn’t even know the difference between a server and an email. She’s just plain stupid and disrespectful. As they say, you can’t fix stupid. She and Whoopie are so disrespectful of our President, they need to be taken off the show. Why don’t they talk about their crooked and corrupt Killary and Obummer. Now that’s two topics you will never hear them say one word about. The more they and everyone else get mad at our President, the more satisfied he and we are. Can’t wait for our PRESIDENT to Drain The Swamp!

Yes this gross style entertainment of now days which does not teach morals and good example MUST GO! MUST GO! And it will be not the first time, that a president censor shit! A president is there to protect us and lead a respectable and respectful nation! Morally we become a waste! Time to wake up and rise. Tras to be seen daily will create more trash! We had enough!
Sad story that the world blames America for ruining everything what was once beautiful.

freedom of speech is our constitutional right–DONALD–don’t you dare to try to take that away from the American people===leave Saturday Night alone–we need that humor too be able to stand you much longer

If I don’t like a show on tv I don’t watch it. But, the day this idiotic man starts censoring what we watch on tv, we are in more trouble that I thought! Didn’t he make appearances on the show in the past? Wasn’t so bad then! Do we have anyone left in this government with a brain??

Since the ppl we chose choose not to work for the ppl they represent its time “we the people” stood up and overnthrow these tyrants… We out number them and there cronies… We outnumber them and the secret service, we outnumber them and the police, WE OUTNUMBER THEM!!!! We as Americans have a duty to stop this oppresive regime and make our world better! Stand up and make yourselves known or we will all perish in the thunder!!!

Trump tries to run this country like a dictator. He doesn’t have the right to cancel any show on TV. We are stuck having to watch him con the World every single day and lie through his teeth. He doesn’t have to watch SNL, but many of us enjoy it very much. It’s a lot better than his so called speeches. He would really make our world much better if he would simply resign. There is a good reason why he hasn’t shown his tax returns, and likely a good reason why we haven’t seen proper medical exams of him too.

SERIOUSLY PEOPLE! Get a clue! Trump is a fucking idiot and only CARES ABOUT THE RICH!!!! He is fucking the middle class and the poor HARD, and those supporters still go along with it… FUCKING WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!

Why don’t you run the country instead of focusing on SNL? We enjoy it and find it humorous, we need humor these days!! You are an idiot and keep us in turmoil. You should be ashamed of yourself and realize what a rediculou and stupid man you are.

SNL has ALWAYS been irreverent and often offensive….but also quite amusing and sometimes SPOT ON! They are certainly spot on with regard to #45….who, if he is so confident and secure in himself, he wouldn’t mind being poked fun of. The fact that he is 95% ego, paranoid as hell and insecure, SCREAMS that he is not fit to run our country. His POWER TRIP in being president is evidenced daily….if HE doesn’t like it, it’s GONE! In my entire 68-year life I have never disrespected our President (…ok….I did make fun of George W. Bush occasionally), but respect has to be earned, Donald…..and you get NONE! If something offends you, don’t watch it…not rocket science….any more than #45 is presidential material! You know what they say, if you can’t take a joke…take a flying leap!

SNL is not a show I watch. But the fact is in this country we have the freedom to watch what we want. So….I want to know what happened to our freedom of speech? Next thing we know we won’t be able to leave comments on FB. Then what? Take away our home phone privileges?? This is no longer a presidency it is a dictatorship and it must come to a screeching halt!

The problem is we are attacking each other…everyone in here is basing their opinions on emotion, and neither matter. In the larger picture trump wins either way, bc you are now creating an even more divided population. I see and understand both sides of argument, and yet my heart breaks because its people attacking other people. For now it’s just with words. How long until it moves even farther and we attack each other with guns? Live by a rule that offends no religion and that is if you don’t have anything nice to say then say nothing. Bottom line is we all learn something from one another, and everyone’s views are based on their environment; i.e. where they grew up, parents, school, work, etc. think about your fellow man(man not meaning masculine) and how your life is more than likely a lot different or even similar to another’s.

He is a master of divide and conquer and it shows in these comments! Shameful! As for the radical Christian, if you are too lazy to pick up the bible and read what it actually says, you can google it the whole KJS bible is online! Don’t just cherry pick the verses that you bend to your personal beliefs or that you are fed by others! It could be an eye opening experience! The word of God doesn’t carry as much hate as you think and he doesn’t like YOU to judge others, he kind of thinks that’s his job!! Open your minds and take your hearts out of the deep freeze!

Honestly I boycotted the show after Julia Louis Dreyfuss did a skit called “heroin am”. It was about taking heroin to give moms a boost during the day. Having lost a son to a heroin overdose, it was just too close to home and did nothing to help the stigma attached to this. It was so tasteless and brutal and it pushed me and thousands of others who experienced this over the edge. There was a huge letter writing campaign and NBC answered no one that I know of. My son even worked for NBC for many years and they would have known him and me but I got no response at all and I wrote them to whomever I knew would listen. I watched the show from the very beginning and loved it but that one show just did me in. I am not a Trump supporter by any means and he should be ashamed of even thinking of threatening our freedom of speech rights but I think SNL pushes way too many boundaries sometimes. You have to have a human heart or outlook sometimes when deciding what to make fun of. Thanks for letting me vent.

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